Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey
54°50′33″N 2°19′02″W / 54.84253°N 2.31736°W / 54.84253; -2.31736
 External view of the abbey in 2019. | |
  Location within Northumberland | |
| Monastery information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey |
| Other names | Throssel Hole Abbey |
| Order | Order of Buddhist Contemplatives |
| Established | 1972 |
| People | |
| Founder(s) | Rev. Master Houn Jiyu-Kennett |
| Site | |
| Location | Northumberland, UK |
| Coordinates | 54°50′33″N 2°19′02″W / 54.84253°N 2.31736°W / 54.84253; -2.31736 |
| Grid reference | NY7971749792 |
| Public access | yes, with appointment |
| Website | throssel.org.uk |
Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey is a Buddhist monastery and retreat centre located in Northumberland, in northern England. The monastic order is equally for men and women. It follows the Serene Reflection Meditation Tradition, similar to the Sōtō Zen sect in Japan. It is part of the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives. Throssel Hole was established in 1972. It offers retreats, festivals and other events for anyone who wishes to learn about or deepen their practice of meditation.
References
External links
- Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey official website
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